Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases jail time. Quite often somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation rather than other severe penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other effects of the crime, but can decrease the degree of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first time offender. Research has shown that lots of people who do receive alcohol and drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges later on.